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Non-profit to collect Valentines for veterans and forward-deployed
Soldier’s Angels, a national non-profit organization, is continuing its annual tradition of collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to veterans in VA hospitals and to those who are forward deployed. But this year they are asking volunteers to include a financial donation of $1 to their cards.
Bandera ISD board honors Navy’s nuclear graduates
Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees met at Bandera Middle School on Monday, December 14 to name students and staff of the month, present the state-placing running teams and
Wreaths still needed for veterans’ memorial
As part of Wreaths Across America, the non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of fallen heroes, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony on Dec. 19 at cemeteries in Utopia and Vanderpool.
Veteran’s Day 2020
To the veterans of our nation and those who support them, Mission Transition thank you for your service.
How technical training can help veterans find careers they love
Leaving military service can be daunting. Finding a meaningful career makes the transition to civilian life so much easier.
WWII Veteran will be celebrating 100 years of life
Uvalde resident Hollis P. “Red” Williams, a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, will attain the milestone of one century of life in about two weeks on Nov. 24, and anyone wishing to congratulate him is welcome to send a card.
Bandera County Republican Women welcomes Gold Star family
By the Bandera Bulletin staff, September 30, 2020 The Bandera County Republican Women said it was honored to have Wayne and Marcy Voss as guest speakers for its next meeting, on Thursday, Oct. 1. They will present a program on the Gold Star Mothers and families. The Vosses, of Boerne, became involved with the Gold
Alamo Cenotaph will stay put at the current site
A state historical review panel voted overwhelmingly Tuesday against relocating a monument to the 200 Alamo defenders killed by the Mexican army in 1836.
Bandera High School offering Navy Cadet Corps program
The first Bandera High School students were accepted into the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps, or NNDCC, program in August, a news release about the program said.
This is why the Navy wears bell-bottoms, and it’s not for fashion
By Tim Kirkpatrick at We Are The Mighty, September 8, 2020 The Navy dress uniform — also known as “cracker jacks” — is one of the most iconic symbols in the military today. You can spot a Navy sailor from a mile away after they don the familiar dressing. Every piece of the uniform from
Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus wants an investigation into Fort Hood. At least nine soldiers stationed there have been found dead this year.
The Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus reupped its request on Friday for a congressional investigation into Fort Hood, the Killeen military base.
Missing Fort Hood soldier reported sexual abuse, says Army official
Fort Hood officials are looking for Sgt. Elder Fernandez, who was last seen Aug. 17.
